Thus far in my “Watershed,” that resides in the “Upper Passaic River” Watershed, that covers from 1.5 miles to the NW to about 1.5 miles to the SE and is about 1 mile in width and in the general shape of a diamond;

There were FOUR days with measurable precipitation and zero days with trace precipitation for a total of 1.53, inches the past seven days [Sunday-Saturday]. 

River and stream volume the past week of this CMR decreased their rates of flow over small lake dams west of this station. As of Sunday, 8/30/2026; one covered 10% the width of the dam 6.5 miles from this station moving at a moderate volume, with  some observable turbidity. The other, 2 miles to the west also decreased its flow over its fall at about 40%, moving at a similar volume with some observable turbidity.

The Madison Golf Course, adjacent this station had observable play all days between rain drops. The ground around this station is moist and soft to walk on . Grass and weeds required maintenance. Active Birds around this station included; A loud Ravin, House Finch, Pigeons, Doves and Blue Jays were heard the past week. The Thistle Feeder was cleaned and refilled Sunday August 23, 2026. As of this report,  2-3/10” were consumed for a total weekly consumption of 2-3/10ths from the previous week.
The Hummingbird Feeder was filled for the first time on 5/10/2026 and had observable use for the first time on 6/25. The  Hummingbird feeder starting weight on 8/23, was 1109g and on 8/30 had 99g consumed or 9% usage, the previous seven days and had daily observable use. The feeder was refreshed this week with a starting weight of 1107g.

Moths were observed this week, but no butterfly’s. Neighborhood squirrels, Chipmonks and rabbits were all observed adjacent this station the past week. No Bee’s were seen buzzing this obs post. Mosquitoes continue to bite. Temperatures the past week were normal seasonal highs and lows. Temperatures were cool, and humid all days.

Over the past 31 days; this station has captured and reported 8.21 inches of precipitation. There has been 96 days of precipitation the previous 241 days of CY2026 [1/1/2026 to 8/29/2026] for a “Calendar Year” [CY] total of 
34.04”, compared to 91 days of precipitation and a [CY] total of
32.96” the same [year to date] in CY2025. So far, compared to last year, this station has received 1.08” MORE precipitation than a year ago, what is a remarkable turn-a-round the past seven weeks. Some other totals from previous years, for comparison, are; 
YTD2024- 46.39”
YTD2023- 34.08”
YTD2022- 29.30”
YTD2021- 35.81”
YTD2020- 31.75”
YTD2019- 44.25”   
YTD2018- 45.45”
YTD2017- 31.88”
YTD2016- 32.52”  
YTD2015- 25.24”  (First full Year)
The TWELVE year running average total precipitation for this station is: 35.30 inches, making this stations total deficit:  1.26” less then the 12 year average and this year is the sixth wettest year this CMR has been posted. Considering the twelve year annual comparable total for this station and total precipation from previous years, is why I believe that it is appropriate to maintain  this week’s report on the “NORMAL” side of the Condition Scale Bar.

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